QUICK SAUSAGE & CABBAGE

SETTING: early evening - and you've just come in the door. PROBLEM: Your hungry family already is asking, "What's for dinner?" SOLUTION: This homey, great-tasting main dish that cooks in your microwave oven in less than 15 minutes.

Prepared mustard (optional) In a 2-quart microwave-safe casserole combine the coleslaw mix, apple and 1-3rd cup of the apple juice. Cook, covered, on 100 percent power (high) for 8 minutes or until the cabbage is almost tender, stirring once.

In a small mixing bowl combine the remaining apple juice, mustard, cornstarch, caraway seed, bouillon granules and pepper. Stir into cabbage mixture along with sausage. Cook, uncovered, on high 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, stirring twice. Pass additional mustard, if desired.